Behaviour Mentor

Positive Behaviour Mentor – Secondary SEMH School

Location: Hillingdon, West London
Contract: Full-Time Term Time Only Temp to Perm
Start Date: September 2026

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of young people?

A specialist Secondary SEMH school in Hillingdon is seeking a dedicated and resilient Positive Behaviour Mentor to join its experienced pastoral team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has experience supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism (ASC), ADHD, challenging behaviour or additional needs
, and is looking to work in a rewarding, therapeutic education setting.

You will play a key role in supporting students to develop emotional regulation, resilience and positive behaviour, helping them to engage successfully in education and achieve their full potential.

• Provide 1:1 mentoring and emotional regulation support for students with SEMH and ASC.
• Build positive therapeutic relationships using reflective and restorative approaches.
• Support students to develop resilience, confidence, independence and positive coping strategies.
• Monitor behaviour, emotional wellbeing and progress, maintaining accurate records and contributing to behaviour plans and risk assessments.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, SEND professionals and external agencies to deliver targeted interventions.
• Promote positive behaviour throughout the school, responding calmly and effectively to challenging situations.
• Support students during lessons, transitions, break times and other activities across the school day.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers to support students both in school and at home.
• Accompany students on educational visits and support wider pastoral activities where required.

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, ASC, ADHD or challenging behaviour
  .
• A calm, patient and resilient approach, with excellent behaviour management skills.
• The ability to build strong, trusting relationships with vulnerable young people.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Experience with in a school, alternative provision, youth work, residential care, mental health or similar setting is highly desirable.

• A supportive and experienced leadership team.
• Ongoing CPD and specialist training in SEMH, Autism and therapeutic approaches.
• Opportunities to work alongside educational psychologists, therapists and multi-disciplinary professionals.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to students' lives every day.
• Excellent facilities and a collaborative, child-centred working environment.